3 Tips For Building Continuity Between Training Sessions
When training individually we often find things we can improve on. Slight adjustments to technique or perhaps better methods altogether may occur to you as you train. One key to maximizing your success in training is to make sure that these new ideas don't get washed out with the tide every time you … [Read More...]
Are Classes The Best Bang For Your Buck?
Over the past few years as I delve deeper and deeper into the world of training, I have noticed a pretty obvious trend: attending more classes does not necessarily mean more skill. Despite this trend I can't help but to notice how many people seem to hope for the converse. Time and time again I see … [Read More...]
Can Competition Really Get You Killed?
Last week there were a few posts out of Gun Nuts Media on the subject of competition. Both Caleb and Tim weighed in, giving their opinions on the matter. More specifically they discussed an idea that some trainers promote amongst their students: competition can or will get you killed on the … [Read More...]
House Keeping: Google Reader’s Imminent Demise
In case you aren't aware it was announced recently that google reader is going to be going away. Since 2/3 of you that follow the blog through RSS use google reader I thought it would be good to make sure that you were aware. I also use google reader to keep up to date with my favorite blogs so … [Read More...]
You Get What You Train For
I was recently reading a part of the book Three Second Fighter by Geoff Thompson and came across a very telling quote: “You get what you train for.” What this boils down to is that your reaction on the street is going to reflect your training. What you do the most on the mat or on the … [Read More...]
6 Signs Your Aren’t Maximizing Your Training Effectiveness
When you train your goal should always be to train effectively. If every training session doesn't get you closer to your goals, then you are really just wasting time, money, and your energy. Sometimes it can be difficult to really know how effective you are in your training. Below you will find a … [Read More...]
How Much Use Do Your Snap Caps Get?
About a month ago, as I came back from the dead so to speak with my own training, I found my trusty training tools on the brink of their own demise. My snap caps are probably the most used tool in my training arsenal. They get used every day I dry fire, and they have seen thousands upon thousands of … [Read More...]
3 Steps To Make Your Training Work With a Volatile Schedule
My schedule is almost always jam packed. Between the ”day job,” running my new dojo, serving on the BoD at my local fish and game club, and all of life's other little surprises, there is almost always something I need to be doing. Some of these demands on my time are constant. I know I'll … [Read More...]
What Are Your Goals for 2013?
In case it wasn't already obvious... this post is about a month late. Life got busy... Hopefully this is timeless content and you don't mind the delay. Thank you for reading! Well, it is here: 2013. A new year, and coming with it new challenges. Many people set out with New Year's resolutions, … [Read More...]
